Lean Engineer - Data Center Construction

Mortenson•Pampa, TX

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer to support project teams in applying its kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, along with 5S and Flow Construction, to enhance work safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. The role is offered at Lean Engineer I and Lean Engineer II levels, with placement based on experience and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The Lean Engineer works closely with project leadership, craft workforce, field leaders, forepersons, superintendents, trade partners, and improvement experts. The role supports continuous improvement onsite, facilitates improvement events, reinforces the application of improvement tools, and helps teams develop standardized work and 5S practices. It also supports flow scheduling and daily work management. Travel of up to 75% may be required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and technical or field experience. Internship experience in construction or manufacturing is required. Prior construction job-site experience is preferred, as is a current driver’s license. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and technical or field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience.
Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
Current driver’s license.
Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application.
Reliability and follow-through on commitments.
Ability to train and facilitate effectively.
Ability to influence through relationship building.
Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset.
Strong sense of curiosity and optimism.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Active listening and effective communication skills, with openness to diverse input and feedback.
Ability to travel up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on construction job sites.

Responsibilities

Partner with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches.
Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing.
Build effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Support continuous improvement efforts onsite.
Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project teams and experts.
Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools.
Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities.
Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements.
Support project teams, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices.
Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce members and trade partners.
Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards.
Support flow and work management onsite.
Participate in flow schedule development for work phases.
Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches.
Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match.
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.